18 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 5-story, 7-unit building at 18 Starr Street in Bushwick, built in 2019 and currently owned by Cynthia Ramirez, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since its construction. Most recently, in October 2023, two fire escape complaints were filed, with one still marked as in progress and the other having been closed with no violations found.

The building has a documented pattern of plumbing issues, particularly in 2023, including problems with sinks, bathtubs/showers, and a steam pipe/riser, though inspections often encountered access issues. Multiple safety concerns were reported between 2022 and 2024, including sprinkler system problems (in both 2022 and 2020), smoke detector issues, and door-related complaints affecting the public hall on the first story, which resulted in two Class B and Class C violations in May 2024 related to defective latch sets and self-closing doors. During the building's construction period in 2018, there were several significant violations related to construction safety and compliance, including failure to provide required safety plans, issues with insulation placement, and concerns regarding waterproofing of adjoining property walls.

While these violations were resolved through penalties totaling $5,000, they highlight some of the initial construction challenges faced by the property. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since 2019, and has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 confirming compliance. The property has undergone regular inspections and has shown some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by certification of corrections for various safety and maintenance issues.